Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 64.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Lenovo |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Windows 8.1 |
| 2015-05-02 | 0000-00-00 |
| 8.20 x 5.43 x 0.29 inches | 8.83 x 5.20 x 0.35 inches |
| 11.04 ounces | 15.49 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| $ 159.00 | $ 449.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 160 pixels per inch | 273 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.2 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Intel Atom Z3770 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Bay Trail (Quad-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB (1067 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.1 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) and HSPA | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS |
| 6 | 5.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li - Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 has a score of 64.2, which is just a bit better than Galaxy Tab A 8.0's 62.8 overall score. The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a somewhat thicker and notably heavier device than the Galaxy Tab A 8.0. Lenovo ThinkPad 8 comes with Windows 8.1 OS, while Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has Android 7.1 Nougat OS.
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 features a more powerful processing unit than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Lenovo ThinkPad 8 also has 512 MB more RAM. The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 counts with a way better looking display than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a lot higher 1920 x 1200 resolution, a little bit larger screen and a much better pixels amount per inch in the screen.
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 has a slightly better camera than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because it has a much higher (Full HD) video definition and a back facing camera with lot more mega pixels. Lenovo ThinkPad 8 features a much greater storage capacity for applications and games than Galaxy Tab A 8.0, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory.
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 counts with a way better battery performance than Lenovo ThinkPad 8.
Although Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, letting go a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.